December weather forecast
Cuba

December in Cuba signals the full onset of the dry season, bringing about a considerable change in the nation's weather. Average temperatures during this month range from 18.9°C to 26.7°C, reflecting a continuation of the cooling trend observed since the end of the hot summer months.

The capital city, Havana, follows the national trend with temperatures dropping to approximately 19°C during the night, and daytime highs reaching around 27°C. Rainfall in December is significantly low, with an average of 33mm, further affirming the commencement of the dry season.

Contrasting with the general climate, Guantanamo Bay, on the southern side of the mountains, receives a lower amount of rainfall relative to the rest of Cuba. This region's distinctive drier climate is maintained throughout December with noticeably reduced rainfall.

Compared to November, December experiences a further drop in both temperatures and rainfall. As the dry season takes hold in Cuba, the trend of lowering temperatures and diminishing precipitation continues into the New Year.

Daylight hours continue to decrease in December, with Cuba receiving just above 10 hours of daylight on average. The reduction in daylight hours signifies the transition into winter months with shorter days and longer nights.

By December, the North American cold fronts' influence is distinctly felt across the country. The weather remains predominantly tropical, characterized by isolated rainfall, lower humidity, and cooler temperatures. Evenings can be particularly cool, especially in coastal areas where sea breezes effectively counteract the daytime heat.

Sea temperatures during December remain comfortable, averaging between 24.1°C to 26.1°C. Although slightly cooler than the preceding months, these temperatures are still conducive for water activities. As the hurricane season ends in November, the risks associated with storms are minimal in December, making it a safer period for sea-based excursions.

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• Havana - December »
  January, February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Havana. January, February, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Havana.
• Santiago de Cuba - December »
  In Santiago de Cuba, during December, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm of precipitation. The month with the shortest days in Santiago de Cuba is December, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.
• Camaguey - December »
  The month with the shortest days in Camaguey is December, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight. January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Camaguey, Cuba.
• Holguin - December »
  In December, Holguin bids farewell to the year under the cooler influence of the Caribbean winter, yet it continues to maintain its warm weather characteristic. The months with the lowest UV index in Holguin are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Santa Clara - December »
  In Santa Clara in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 25mm of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Clara, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 25mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Guantanamo - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Guantanamo are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. December has the shortest days of the year in Guantanamo, with an average of 10h and 54min of daylight.
• Bayamo - December »
  With an average of 10h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Bayamo, Cuba. Lowest temperatures in Bayamo are observed in January and December, averaging a high-temperature of 28.7°C.
• Las Tunas - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Las Tunas are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. In Las Tunas, in December, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 21mm of accumulated precipitation.
• Cienfuegos - December »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Cienfuegos are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. Capping off the year in pleasant climatic conditions, December in Cienfuegos sees the temperature band narrow to a range from 19.9°C to 27.1°C.
• Pinar del Río - December »
  October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Pinar del Río, Cuba. On the first day of December in Pinar del Río, Cuba, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:49.
• Manzanillo - December »
  January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Manzanillo, Cuba. December temperatures in Manzanillo vary between a high-temperature of 29°C and a low-temperature of 20.8°C.
• Matanzas - December »
  December has the shortest days of the year in Matanzas, with an average of 10h and 42min of daylight. In Matanzas, during December, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm of precipitation.